Joe Jackson is a British musician and singer-songwriter known for his eclectic musical style that blends pop, jazz, classical, and new wave elements. Emerging in the late 1970s, he gained prominence with hits like "Is She Really Going Out with Him?" and "Steppin' Out." Jackson's complex, literate lyrics and piano-centric arrangements set him apart from many of his contemporaries. His 1982 album "Night and Day," a homage to New York City's musical landscape, remains one of his most critically acclaimed works.